⚠This inscription is severely worn and hidden by a thick layer of surface crust. The reading is uncertain and based on the faint shapes of letters.

Bronze coin (Gaster Amulet 49C)

The photograph shows a round, worn metal object. It is likely a Roman lead seal or a commercial weight rather than a standard coin. The surface is heavily oxidized with a mottled green, grey, and brown coating called a patina. Traces of a Latin inscription in capital letters are visible. One line arches at the top, a horizontal line sits in the middle, and faint marks appear at the bottom. The object is shown from above against a light grey background with a ruler and color chart for scale.

Of the pro-?

-consul?

original: "PROCONSULIS". A proconsul was a high ranking Roman official who served as a governor of a province. This suggests the object was an official weight or seal issued under his authority.

Ten?

original: "X". This Roman numeral likely indicates the weight of the object or its denomination.

Proconsulis: a Latin term meaning belonging to the proconsul.
Roman weight: a standardized metal object used on scales for trade and commerce.
Lead seal: a small metal disk used to secure or authenticate documents or goods.
Patina: a surface layer that forms on metal over time due to exposure to the elements.
Epigraphy: the scientific study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions.
Latin inscription: text carved or stamped in the Latin language.